4D View Pro: Excel import/export update
As part of 4D View Pro‘s continuous development, we’ve expanded the Excel import and export functionalities in 4D 20 R8. In this update, new language options have been added to align with the interface capabilities and give you more control over the exported workbook.
4D Write Pro: Mastering Sections and Subsections with new functions!
Sections and subsections are the building blocks of any well-structured document. You’ve likely used them countless times, perhaps without even realizing it, as every document contains at least one section by default!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this post will walk you through the basics of sections and subsections.
We’ll also explore the exciting new 4D Write Pro features in 4D 20 R7, which make managing these elements easier and more powerful than ever.
4D Write Pro. New Section Options Available in the Interface
As you know, 4D Write Pro manages two types of sections, continuous or with page breaks.
Whether you prefer distinct right-sided pages from the left or want the initial page to stand apart from the rest, these possibilities were once confined to programming or the context menu. However, there’s a positive shift on the horizon – the interface is evolving!
A Handy New 4D Write Pro Attribute: wk page size!
The WP SET ATTRIBUTES command in 4D Write Pro is undoubtedly one of the most frequently used commands, as its vast possibilities apply to all sorts of elements in your documents.
A new document attribute is now available in 4D 20 R5: wk page size. Let’s take a closer look at what it can do!
4D Write Pro: More display options for anchored pictures and text boxes!
So far 4D Write Pro documents, pictures can be either in line (just like a big character), behind or in front of the text. Text boxes (appeared in 4D v20) can also be placed in front or behind the text. A huge improvement comes with 4D 20 R5 where pictures and text boxes can now be surrounded by wrapping text!
4D View Pro: Import/ Export Documents in Blob Format
For those of you working with larger and more complex 4D View Pro documents, we understand the performance concerns that arise. Starting from the 4D v20 R3, we offer a new blob format that enables you to store compressed documents in your database with the same performance as the .sjs format.
New 4D View Pro Format File: sjs
For those of you working with larger and more complex 4D View Pro files, we understand the performance concerns that arise. To tackle this, we have introduced a new file format called .sjs. The .sjs format is a compressed file with multiple smaller JSON files, following a structure similar to Excel XML. This new format aims to enhance performance and optimize the handling of these files.
What’s new in the 4D Write Pro Interface widget?
4D Write Pro offers many possibilities for both developers and end-users. A wide range of commands and standard actions are available for developers to create advanced and beautifully designed documents, while end-users are offered two feature-rich interface widgets.
Guess what 4D v19 R5 is bringing? Yes, we’ve added a set of features to the interface widget, such as management of line height!
Here are the new features in 4D v19 R5:
4D View Pro: Populate your sheets with a data context
4D View Pro offers you a new way to load your data and create your templates: the data context. It allows you to create your document with placeholders and fill them by setting this data context.
With just a few lines of code, you can display objects or collections without authorizing them first with VP SET CUSTOM FUNCTION! Let’s delve into the details.
4D View Pro: Speed up your development process with templates
Creating reports or spreadsheets from existing templates speeds up development. Starting with 4D v19 R4, copy and paste actions can now be performed using code that copies a range of cells from another location (including other areas).
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